10-11-2007, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PantyFanatic
After viewing Mr.Moore's, Bowling For Columbine, I had to focus on and consider the comparisons of attitude and cultural examples (morals, societal views, living environments) between Canada and the US. For me, people .....not weapons, still are the center of the issue.  |
I studied homicide rates at a graduate level and have to counter DB's link. I love you DB but Columbia is #1 in that list. I know you said "many of the other countries have other reasons for the killings" but comparing Columbia to Canada is truly apples to oranges.
What you have to realize (and I'm not directing this at you, DB) is that the US appears FIRST on that list when you're talking about developed countries.
I actually nodded when I read what Aqua wrote - the ease of gun ownership in America is so different than your neighbours to the north.
And osuche, I would think most Cleveland residents would have preferred the Cleveland Indians take the "global" spotlight over this tragedy.
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